Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Russia, China leaders warn US against intimidating North Korea militarily
Putin and Xi warned such actions may lead to armed conflict as U.S. and South Korea kick off joint air drills
May 17, 2024
North Korea fires presumed ballistic missiles toward East Sea: ROK military
Launch comes after leader Kim Jong Un observed a live-fire test of new precision rockets last week
May 17, 2024
Kim Yo Jong denies North Korea is selling arms to Russia
Expert dismisses Kim’s claim that advances in weapons production are just for national defense as ‘ridiculous excuse’
May 17, 2024
US sanctions five Russian nationals and firms over North Korea arms trade
New measures add to Washington’s efforts to counter growing DPRK-Russia military cooperation and sanctions evasion
May 17, 2024
State media review: North Korea slams Kiwis’ ‘provocative’ sanctions monitoring
An in-depth analysis of criticism toward US allies, praise for youth laborers, a tourney for ‘golf addicts’ and more
May 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un lauds tactical weapon ‘breakthrough’ to aid war preparations
New missile system is the latest progress in DPRK military production scheme set to conclude by year’s end
May 15, 2024
South Korean military holds drill on repelling massive North Korean air attack
Frontline exercise draws lessons from Hamas and Iran’s strikes on Israel to simulate DPRK attack with drone, missiles
May 14, 2024
North Korea appears to repurpose defunct car factory to produce rocket launchers
Expert says facility Kim Jong Un visited used to be inter-Korean automobile factory, underscoring focus on arms sales
May 14, 2024
South Korean foreign minister calls for China to stop repatriating North Koreans
In talks with Chinese counterpart, Cho Tae-yul also raised concerns about Russia-DPRK weapons trade and Korea tensions
May 14, 2024
Kim Jong Un triggers cheers with surefire aim during factory visit: State media
Release of photo showing North Korean leader’s marksmanship is aimed at cultivating myth of Kim excellence, expert says
May 14, 2024
